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Federwisch Family History

Federwisch Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dederich, Federowicz, Federico, Federici, Fenrich, Frisch, Feuerbach

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Where is the Federwisch family from?

You can see how Federwisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federwisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Federwisch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Federwisch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Federwisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federwisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Federwisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Federwisch. 60% of Federwisch men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Federwisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federwisch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Federwisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Federwisch. For the veterans among your Federwisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federwisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Federwisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Federwisch in 1963 was 63, and 77 in 2000.

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